d) Canaries, parrots and other exotic non-wild birds may be sold, purchased and kept as pets. (2) have part of the plumage, skin or body of a bird that is not a wild bird; or Exotic venomous snakes, African rock pythons, Asian rock pythons, green anacondas, reticulated pythons, and South African pythons require a controlled exotic snake permit (divided into recreational and commercial snakes), and sales receipts count as temporary 21-day permits. Business permits require daily registrations. Exempt from the snake permit are state and county officials, the licensed zoo, the USDA research center, or those who support the department. (5A Texas Wildlife and Parks Code Ch. 43, Subch. V; 31 Texas Code of Administration Part 2, Ch. 55, Subch J)Exotic poultry should be confined in cages, pens or other structures to separate them from infected or exposed poultry and wild birds. (Rule, 03.06.2014) (c) It is not necessary to obtain a permit to control yellow-headed, red-winged, rusty or brewer blackbirds or grackles, cows, crows or magpies if they are found to be committing or committing predators on ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock or wildlife, or if they are concentrated in large numbers and in a manner that presents a danger to health or other nuisances. (1) capture, kill, injure, hunt down or possess a bird that is not a wild bird, possess dead or alive or buy, sell, offer for sale, transport, ship or receive or deliver for transport; (3) disturb or destroy the eggs, nest or young of a bird other than a wild bird. Harmful and potentially harmful fish and crustaceans: BANS dissemination, import, sale, purchase, transport, multiplication and posession.
Permit for alien species, issued for research, public aquarium, propagation and sale of triploid grass carp, bighead carp and blue tilapia/Nile/Mozambique, Pacific white shrimp aquarists and wastewater treatment plants. Also allows the transportation and possession of Mozambican tilapia and triploid grass carp in a pond or private facility according to the transportation billing rule. Triploid grass carp are permitted under this permit. Fish retailer or wholesaler exempt from the exotic permit for the live farming of triploid grass carp, bighead carp, blue tilapia, Mozambican tilapia, Nile tilapia and Pacific white shrimp, but not for live sale. Alligator ownership requires a permit (5B Texas Wildlife and Parks Code Ch. 65) Board: Executive Board of the Health and Social Services Commission Dogs, coyotes, and hybrids known to annoy or kill livestock or other animals are not allowed to run freely, and any dog, coyote or hybrid that attacks livestock or pets, has attacked or is about to attack it, can be killed by a witness or the owner of the other animal. The rules can be found here. (Texas Chap. 822, Subch B) The CoR of the Animal Registration Agency must include the following: date of issue, number, notification of the registration fee of 20 USD, address of the department, name / address / telephone number of the owner, name / address of the animal registration agency, type / sex / age / color / distinctive sign, address where the animal is kept, expiry date, notification that it is not transferable and must be posted at the address, where it is kept, and signature of the person in the agency. Texas Statutes Texas Administrative Code texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.viewtac During Session: Exclude 10 Days SunAfter Session: 20 Days After AdjPocket Veto: NoTexas Constitution Art 4 Sec 14 Importing fur carriers requires a permit, and foxes, raccoons, and skunks require a letter of authorization. (31Texas Admin Code Part 2, Chap.
65, Subch. F) Retail stores that sell reptiles must install signs that provide CDC guidelines for reducing salmonellosis (25 Texas Admin. Code Part 1, Ch. 169, Subch. F). Stores must have a special notice regarding salmonella. Hazardous Wildlife: CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION required by an animal registrar other than government agencies, USDA research institutes, AZA, injured or orphaned animals transported for care, temporary circus in the state for less than 30 days, television or movie companies during filming, mascots of colleges or universities, animals transported across the state, USDA Class A or B merchants who use primates on biomedical research facilities and as part of an AZA SSP. Requires liability insurance of $100,000 per property or bodily injury event, a veterinary care protocol and cage requirements in section 169.131. (Texas Health Code Chap.
822, Subch E; 25 Texas Admin Code Part 1, Chap. 169, Subch G; 31Texas Admin Code Part 2, Chap. 55, Subch. I) (5A Texas Wildlife and Parks Code Chap. 43, Subch. L &Ch. 44-45; 31 Texas Code of Administration Part 2, Chap. II.
65, Subch T). Non-game: BANS wolves with the exception of state and district officials or circuses, zoos or menageries approved for exhibition or scientific purposes. BANS sells armadillos, with the exception of zoos, educational institutions, medical or research institutions and commercial merchants who sell to the aforementioned groups. Completely BANS bats. Holders of permits other than game and permits other than game may collect species whitelisted from the wild. Up to 6 species on the blacklist or up to 25 species on the whitelist can be kept for personal possession without permission. Species excluded from this rule include coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, rabbits, American bison, diamond turtles, and endangered species. Only captive-bred coatimundi can be possessed. (5A Texas Wildlife and Parks Code Chap. 63; 31Texas Admin Code Part 2, Chap.
65, Subch. O & Ch. 69, Subch. (J) (a) Except as provided in this Code, no person shall prohibit the removal, possession, transport or sale of species threatened and threatened by the State, unless a special purpose permit exists. BANS Import, export, sell or transport foxes, coyotes or raccoons in quarantine for rabies. Protected Wildlife (all animals regulated by the Code): PERMIT required for scientific research, educational display, zoological collection or rehabilitation (5A Texas Wildlife and Parks Code Ch. 43, Subch. b) Starlings, English sparrows and wild pigeons (Columba livia) may be killed at any time in any way and their nests or eggs destroyed, and such conduct does not constitute a criminal offence under chapter 42 of the Criminal Code. 90 days after adj except appropriation laws or with 2/3 vote of the Legislative ConstitutionTexas Art 3 Sec 39.